pyxis
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pyx·is
noun \ˈpik-səs\ plural pyx·i·des \-sə-ˌdēz\
Definition of PYXIS
: a capsular fruit that dehisces so that the upper part falls off like a cap
Origin of PYXIS
New Latin, from Latin, box
First Known Use: 1845
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